DRAFT
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examine nearly fifty referrals from the Marshall Islands health care system and see
problem cases at the Majuro hospital. The pediatrician treats 160 children at island
sick calls.°
26-27 Mar 90
CONTRACTOR
PLUTONIUM
RADIATION
Established by the BNL department of nuclear energy to obtain an external
scientific assessment of BNL’s Marshall Islands radiation safety program, an
independent scientific review committee meets at BNL. The committee reviews the
two radioanalytical methods and the dosimetric models used by BNL to estimate
radiation dosages. The committee condudes that the analytical data from urine
collected in 1988-1989 are valid. The group also advises that urine samples collected
prior to 1988 should be discarded because of flaws in the previous analytical method
and protocols for urine collection which did not protect against contamination. The
committee finds that whole-body counting procedures were within acceptable
guidelines of technical excellence and conformed to recognized standards. It
recommends further quality assurance procedures and guidance for intake and dose
estimates.
27 Mar 90
ADMINISTRATION
DOE Secretary Watkins directs the consolidation of medical surveillance,
epidemiology, and other health matters into the new office of health. This order
includes the Marshall Island Program.“
18 Apr 90
ADMINISTRATION
CONTRACTOR
RADIATION
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' *" Harry Brown notifies W. H. Adams and C.B. Meinhold at BNL; W.L Robinson
at LLNL; Joe Dryden at PASO, NV; and
Roger Ray of potential changes in the
managementof the Marshall Islands program.
The Brown notification follows charges
by: Rone! ip‘leaders‘that OP cannot be’ objective in:theiconduct-of its work in the
Marshall tslands and recommendations by SPEERA that DOE’s: management of the
Marshall Islands program be reassigned to the DOE deputy assistant secretary of
health. Brown states that the latter office may assume program control directly with
BNL and LLNL and that NV may have no program management function and may
only provide logistical support. He asks the addressees to assist program transition
to minimize disruption of work.‘"*
30 Apr 90
ADMINISTRATION
CONTRACTOR
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Dr. Charles B. Meinhold of the BNL department of nuclear energy, radiological
sciences division, responds to David Weiman’s questions concerning the organization,
management, and scientific approval processes at BNL. Weimanis a lobbyist for the
Rongelapese. Meinhold remarks that in terms of determining priorities for program
study, "DOE determines the overall need. Brookhaven determines the best wayto